Parents Testimonials

Rain Trees is a very warm & friendly kindergarten where my daughter has felt comfortable & settled since day one. She often comes home singing and telling stories from her day with great excitement and enthusiasm. With wonderful caring teachers we will certainly miss the safe environment that Rain Trees have given us. Thank you to everyone who has made our time there so rewarding & enjoyable.

Jade Johnston2015

It is a very inclusive kindergarten – our son developed so much as a person during his time with the kindergarten and enjoyed every day here. We felt we were part of this journey through regular participation in school activities and every day communication received from the kindergarten via email. We have so many great memories!

Gosia & Martin Aitchson2015

Rain Trees welcomed Freddie with open arms and he has adored going. The vacation of the topics covered, the art work produced and the fun they have at school are all testament to what a wonderful team of teachers Rain Trees has.

Caroline & Jonny Hulbert2015

My daughter has loved her time at Raintrees and I have been one very happy mummy knowing she is in such capable hands. We are going to miss all the staff very much and we thank you for being such a great start to Abi’s early years education.

Helen Summers2015

I would recommend Rain Trees to any parent. My child had a great time with the team, good support in these early years that are critical and I could see every day that she came back happy after a good time at school. I know that my daughter loved the place as she was happy to go to the school and felt good when she came back! Just great to have this sort of environment that you can trust with your kid when you are a busy parent!

Geraldine Roosen2015

My eldest son had a wonderful 3 years at Rain Trees Kindergarten – one year with the ever-bubbly Karen and 2 years under the gentle care of Tina. During this time, we saw him grow from a shy little toddler into a confident, fun-loving boy who was well-equipped to take on Grade 1 at international school – both academically and socially. Now, my youngest son is about to start his third year at Rain Trees, and we really feel part of the Rain Tres “family”. The warm and friendly atmosphere here at the kindergarten just shines through! The teachers are caring and approachable, and parents have many opportunities to be involved, both in and out of the classroom. The kindergarten has a real multicultural feel, with teachers and students from all over the world, and with cultural celebrations throughout the year. Simply put, Rain Trees just gets the balance right. Each day, the kids experience nature, music, art, and culture. At the same time, the kids get a great start with their reading, writing and maths skills, all mixed in with a good measure of fun! We really feel that Rain Trees Kindergarten has been the perfect start to our children’s education and we look forward to many more happy years in the Rain Trees family.

Lisa Moore2015

Rain Trees is not the most convenient location for our family but it stood out from other kindergartens so much when we were viewing kindergartens that we felt that the location was irrelevant. We have not been disappointed at all; the journey is worthwhile and our son is thriving there.

Zowie Stevenson2015

Rain Trees is a wonderfully happy place – you only have to enter the classrooms in the morning to see that the staff genuinely care for the children and that the children genuinely want to be there!

Rebecca de Saint Maur2015

I fully recommend RainTrees – I do so at every opportunity. What a lovely place to start your schooling experience. I love the way the teachers at Rain Trees have allowed my daughter to develop at her own pace, all the while bringing out the best in her.

Megan Andrew2014

Rain Trees is a very small, friendly, caring, local kindergarten. The children are engaged and stimulated and produce a lot of very creative things as our walls and shelves can attest to. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.

Lucy Ridgwell2014

From Day One, my daughter came home and recited stories and songs that she’d learned during the day. When I left her in the morning, she smiled and when I returned in the afternoon, I got a huge happy hug. Rain Trees is a happy secure environment and was a great introduction to ‘school’ for my daughter.

Denise Howell2014

Mia has now been at Rain Trees for over two years and Sebastian is starting this term. Our experience has been wonderfully positive, and Mia is loving her time there. Katie Terry, the owner, is very much hands-on, and everyone looks after the kids with warmth and attention.
Mia is in the Busy Bees class, the oldest age category in the school. When she joined this class at the aRainTrees_Warrenge of three, I was concerned about her being with children who were as old as five. Thankfully, she has thrived from being with slightly older classmates.
Her teacher constantly creates fabulous backdrops within the classroom, based on the theme of the term, and leads the children in activities that are fun, engaging and educational. There is Mandarin exposure every day, too, from a warm and energetic teacher. Outdoor spaces include a little bike area, a garden with a pagoda, trampolines, sand play and much more. Mia says her favourite thing about school is painting, and she loves playing with the dinosaurs.
This small school may not have the flashiest of facilities, but it makes up for that with the love and attention that your child will receive.
This recommendation was provided for the Expat Living Preschool and Kindergarten Guide 2014 – link to full guide

Digby and Claire Warren 2014 : Expat Living Preschool Guide2014

Rain Trees carries out an annual survey with parents to get formal feedback on how the school is doing and to identify areas for improvements. We are delighted to be able to share the results of the 2014 Survey with both existing and prospective parents.
2014 Parents Survey Summary

Rain Trees Parent Survey2014

Rain Trees is providing a great start to schooling for my daughter. Not only does she have new learning experiences and exposure to all sorts of exploratory play, she loves going each day.

Megan & Matt Andrew2014

I have the teachers and the lovely homely environment to thank for helping Chang to gain his confidence and happiness. He speaks significantly more now and clearer too. Thank you!!

Jennie Chua2014

My Twins love Rain Trees. They get excited when they know we are heading there and laugh and sing out “School”! in the back seat. Its an immense relief to know your children are genuinely loving their first experience with school. What better building block can there be for future learning?

Melissa & Jonathan Cavenagh2014

Great school for parents who are looking for an intimate, personable, caring school. The teaching and support team are professional, loving, and fun people to work with, and we trust our son in their care. I can see the developments he has gone through and learnings that has taken place. Also really appreciate the space and respect they offer to each child for their individual learning process and development. Thank you so much for a great year and positive transition to school for our son.

Susan & Greg Otte2014

Choosing the right nursery for your child especially when you live abroad is not easy. We feel extremely lucky to have found Rain Trees. This is a very caring environment with extremely competent, attentive, kind and dedicated teachers and staff. The nursery just feels like home.

Geraldine & Michael Roosen2014

At Rain Trees the teachers and staff are incredibly caring and provide a wonderful place for young children to feel comfortable, confident and excited to learn.

Arna & Chris Kelly2014

The perfect soft entry for toddlers into a drop-off learning environment as you can rest assured the Rain Trees team will do everything to make your child feel safe, loved and both mentally + emotionally understood.
Isabella has had a blast and I’m so glad she I had found this hidden gem just down the road from us.
Parent involvement is so welcome and the smiles and chatters during pick-ups and drop-offs is truly because Rain Trees has managed to build a strong community within the school with things like bake sales, fundraisers, parent volunteers etc who really do give great helping hands to the children.